
Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks!
Mon 14 Sept · 13:30
Bottom of Forum Hill
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Feels like 23°C · Chance of rain 4% · Wind 12 km/h
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Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! will occur on 14 September 2026 starting from the bottom of Forum Hill in Exeter. This free outdoor walk proceeds along the River Exe to the Double Locks Pub.
Come one, come all to the first OODS walk of the year! This will be a pleasant stroll along the banks of the River Exe to the Double Locks Pub, where we will be grabbing lunch and maybe a pint!
We strongly advise suitable footwear, ideally hiking boots, but for this walk we will also accept trainers or comfortable boots!
The walk: 5.5 miles/9km
• Length: Easy
• Elevation: Easy
• Terrain: Easy
Timings:
Meet committee at the bottom of Forum Hill at 1:30pm.
Guidance:
Please bring suitable footwear as above. OODS reserves the right to reject attendees wearing unsafe footwear.
Weather dependent, please also bring appropriate levels of waterproofs and/or sunscreen!
We will be eating at the Double Locks Pub for lunch, so bring a form of payment with you as well as a water bottle.
Emergency Contact/Illnesses:
If you have any medical conditions incl. severe allergies please let our president Julia know, and bring any medication which you may need.
In case of emergencies during the walk, contact Julia on 07421085584. Please ONLY use in an emergency.
Returns policy:
If you are unable to attend the walk please contact the society no later than Sunday 13th September.
Contact OODS on Instagram: outofdoors_exeter, OR on the society WhatsApp group (members only), OR email us outofdoors@groups.exeterguild.com
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Frequently asked questions
Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 13:30.
Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! is held at Bottom of Forum Hill in Exeter (Exeter).
Entry to Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! is free.
Tickets for Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! can be booked via Fixr using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks!
Editorial Summary
Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! will occur on 14 September 2026 starting from the bottom of Forum Hill in Exeter. This free outdoor walk proceeds along the River Exe to the Double Locks Pub.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Come one, come all to the first OODS walk of the year! This will be a pleasant stroll along the banks of the River Exe to the Double Locks Pub, where we will be grabbing lunch and maybe a pint!
We strongly advise suitable footwear, ideally hiking boots, but for this walk we will also accept trainers or comfortable boots!
The walk: 5.5 miles/9km
• Length: Easy
• Elevation: Easy
• Terrain: Easy
Timings:
Meet committee at the bottom of Forum Hill at 1:30pm.
Guidance:
Please bring suitable footwear as above. OODS reserves the right to reject attendees wearing unsafe footwear.
Weather dependent, please also bring appropriate levels of waterproofs and/or sunscreen!
We will be eating at the Double Locks Pub for lunch, so bring a form of payment with you as well as a water bottle.
Emergency Contact/Illnesses:
If you have any medical conditions incl. severe allergies please let our president Julia know, and bring any medication which you may need.
In case of emergencies during the walk, contact Julia on 07421085584. Please ONLY use in an emergency.
Returns policy:
If you are unable to attend the walk please contact the society no later than Sunday 13th September.
Contact OODS on Instagram: outofdoors_exeter, OR on the society WhatsApp group (members only), OR email us outofdoors@groups.exeterguild.com
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks!?
Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! takes place on Monday, 14 September 2026 at 13:30.
Where is Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! taking place?
Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! is held at Bottom of Forum Hill in Exeter (Exeter).
How much are tickets for Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks!?
Entry to Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! is free.
How do I get tickets for Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks!?
Tickets for Welcome Week Hike - Exeter To Double Locks! can be booked via Fixr using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
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Weather
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